2012 Audi S4 Technical Service Bulletins

795 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Audi S4. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10130175Nov 28, 2016Electrical system. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to replace either a combi valve or vacuum solenoid valve depending on the circumstances under which DTC P244000 and/or P244200 were stored.
• 10130183Nov 17, 2016Engine, Engine cooling, Equipment. This bulletin applies to any repair that requires replacement of the air conditioning compressor and details how to run a ODIS GFF test plan.
• 10130190Nov 1, 2016Electrical system, Engine. This bulletin provides information regarding a software update for DTC P042000 and/or P043000.
• 10128010Oct 19, 2016Suspension. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
• 10128009Oct 19, 2016Wheels. This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
• 10128027Oct 14, 2016Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
• 10128006Oct 14, 2016Equipment. This technical service bulletin provides instructions for diagnosing an issue with the mechatronics control unit circuit board and instructions for replacing it.
• 10128005Oct 14, 2016Electrical system. This technical service bulletin provides instructions for diagnosing an issue with the G676 sensor module and replacing it.
• 10127994Oct 13, 2016Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
• 10128026Oct 12, 2016Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
• 10127992Oct 10, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides instructions for an an error message and updating with an SVM code.
• 10094629Sep 23, 2016Brakes. This bulletin provides troubleshooting and a solution for brake squeak or squeal with light or moderate pedal pressure.
• 10094595Sep 19, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provide instructions for when there are harsh gear shifts but there is no faults stored and you can duplicate the concern.
• 10095603Aug 18, 2016Fuel system. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to diagnose issues with fuel pressure and to replace the fuel delivery unit if deviations are found.
• 10093241Aug 18, 2016Fuel system, Other or unknown. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to diagnose issues with fuel pressure and to replace the fuel delivery unit if deviations are found.
• 10095588Aug 10, 2016Engine cooling. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to replace either a combi valve or vacuum solenoid valve depending on the circumstances under which dtc p244000 and/or p244200 were stored.
• 10093211Aug 10, 2016Engine. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to replace either a combi valve or vacuum solenoid valve depending on the circumstances under which dtc p244000 and/or p244200 were stored.
• 10095596Aug 2, 2016Fuel system. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to diagnose issues with fuel pressure and to replace the fuel delivery unit if deviations are found.
• 10093222Aug 2, 2016Fuel system, Other or unknown. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to diagnose issues with fuel pressure and to replace the fuel delivery unit if deviations are found
• 10091264Jul 27, 2016Engine. This tehcnial service bulletin provides cleaning instructions for carbon accumulation in the secondary air ports in the cylinder head.
• 10091847Jul 12, 2016Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for a brake squeal sound from the front brakes.
• 10091285Jul 12, 2016Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for a brake squeal sound from the front brakes.
• 10095401Jun 17, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). "modified wiper blade check for us: wiper blades – check condition and replace if necessary (usa only) added wiper blade check for can: wiper blades – check condition (canada only)"
• 10081680Jun 15, 2016Fuel system. This technical service bulletin provides instructions for replacing the coolant thermostat with a new part number to resolve a stored dtc.
• 10081660Jun 8, 2016Engine cooling. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to test for and replace a defective oil level sensor.
• 10093308Jun 7, 2016Tires. This technical service bulletin notifies the reader that if the tpms message appears briefly after the engine is started and then disappears, it does not indicate an issue with the tpms system.
• 10081642Jun 7, 2016Engine cooling, Electrical system. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to test for excessive oil consumption and update the software if needed.
• 10092662May 24, 2016Engine. This technical service bulletin contains instructions for pressure washing ports to resolve an "air system -- action required" message.
• 10092769May 23, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera). This technical service bulletin explains possible causes for the rearview camera to not display an image.
• 10094894May 4, 2016Engine cooling. This technical service bulletin contains instructions for pressure washing ports to resolve an "air system -- action required" message.
• 10094921May 3, 2016Electrical system. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to test for excessive oil consumption and update the software if needed.
• 10094881May 3, 2016Engine. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to replace either a combi valve or vacuum solenoid valve depending on the circumstances under which dtc p244000 and/or p244200 were stored.
• 10092704May 3, 2016Engine, Electrical system. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to test for excessive oil consumption and update the software if needed.
• 10092641May 3, 2016Engine. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to replace either a combi valve or vacuum solenoid valve depending on the circumstances under which dtc p244000 and/or p244200 were stored.
• 10093541Apr 27, 2016Engine. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to verify a rattling noise heard at cold start and to replace both upper chain tensioners of bank 1 and bank 2 with an optimized part.
• 10093561Apr 26, 2016Equipment, Engine cooling. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to test for and replace a defective oil level sensor.
• 10094116Apr 20, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera). This technical service bulletin explains possible causes for the rearview camera to not display an image.
• 10093542Apr 20, 2016Engine. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to test for and replace a defective oil level sensor.
• 10094053Apr 18, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This technical service bulletin explains how to diagnose and resolve issues with audi connect online destination search, google earth navigation view, and inrix online traffic.
• 10093603Apr 18, 2016Engine cooling. This technical service bulletin provides instructions for diagnosing an issue with the g676 sensor module and replacing it.
• 10093602Apr 18, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This technical service bulletin provides instructions for diagnosing an issue with the mechatronics control unit circuit board and instructions for replacing it.
• 10093660Apr 12, 2016Brakes. This technical service bulletin informs the reader to diagnoise the brake noise issue then replace the brake pads.
• 10093582Apr 12, 2016Fuel system, Other or unknown. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to diagnose issues with fuel pressure and to replace the fuel delivery unit if deviations are found.
• 10120702Feb 19, 2016Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 66 number 13-30 dated June 4, 2013. Customer may report that the license plate attachment screws do not install properly. License plate mounting bracket threaded inserts stripped.
• 10118341Feb 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Gearbox malfunction message in cluster. DTCs P17D800, P179D00, P174000, P174C, P174B, P174F, P179C, P174A, and/or P174E are stored in the transmission control module. Fault codes and symptom codes must match exactly or this TSB should not be followed. Poor internal contact area on circuit board will lead to faults. Oil additives can cause the plastic circuit plates to delaminate, causing contact loss.
• 10118303Jan 27, 2016Engine, Engine cooling. The MIL is sporadically on. One or more of the following DTCs is stored in the engine control module (ECM, J623 (address word 01). They are DTC P261A00 (Coolant Pump ?B? Control Circuit/Open), DTC P261B00 (Coolant Pump ?B? Control Circuit Range/Performance), and DTC P261C00 (Coolant Pump ?B? Control Circuit Low). The continued coolant circulation pump sporadically fails.
• 10118327Jan 25, 2016Electrical system. TSBs in this newsletters include the MIL on due to DTC P042000 and/or P043000 (Catalyst system Bank 1/2, Efficiency below threshold) being stored in the ECM. New ECM software implemented to correct the condition.
• 10118306Jan 11, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Steering. Gearbox warning light on (DTCs P179E00, P179F00, P0700, P060A). The driver information system displays the message "gearbox malfunction: you can continue driving". There are two scenarios present.
• 10118299Jan 11, 2016Electrical system. MIL is on due to One of the following DTCs for air-fuel ratio imbalance is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01): DTC P219C00 (stored in cylinder 1), DTC P219D00 (stored in cylinder 2), DTC P219E00 (stored in cylinder 3), DTC P219F00 (stored in cylinder 4), DTC P21A000 (stored in cylinder 5), DTC P21A100 (stored in cylinder 6). An incorrect software setting causes the DTC to be stored.
• 10118298Jan 11, 2016Electrical system. The MIL is on due to DTC P042000 and/or P043000 (Catalyst system Bank 1/2, Efficiency below threshold) being stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01). The diagnostic limitations were too narrow. New ECM software implemented to correct the condition.

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